In your responsibilities in international HR, you will soon discover you have a role that you never thought you would have — that of intermediary. … Read more
Hiring Wisdom: What a 2 Cent Mint Tells Us About Appreciating People
I just read a fascinating study that really brought home the importance of appreciating the people in our lives. The research was conducted by Doctors … Read more
What Great Organizations Seem to Get: To Execute, You Need Engaged Talent
It’s all about trust. “HR is never on this floor. She came in and headed to our bosses’ office and stayed behind closed doors all afternoon.” … Read more
Weekly Wrap: Open Enrollment? It May be a Pain, But it REALLY Matters
I’ve been getting hit a lot recently with news and surveys about a topic that I know is near and dear to many hearts: open enrollment. Yes, I know in … Read more
Six Winning Words About Work: Do They Sound Like You?
Last month I issued the challenge to submit your “Six Words about Work” to the Mercer/SMITH Magazine contest. The contest sought to add color to the key … Read more
One Employer’s Response to a Social Media Nightmare
By Eric B. Meyer Earlier this year, a Philadelphia-area teacher was suspended after her school learned about nasty comments on her personal blog concerning … Read more
Looking Like a Leader Doesn’t Make You a Leader at All
What is it about The Wall Street Journal these days? More and more often, I’m finding things they write that just make me want to scream. … Read more
My All-Time Favorite HR Mistake
I’ve made more mistakes in my HR career than I care to even remember. I could probably write a book! It’s funny to think about your mistakes, because I … Read more
Effective Employee Incentives: Make Sure You Make it an Experience
The face of employee incentives and rewards has changed rapidly and drastically over the years. Gone are the days when you would hand out a catalog with a … Read more
Required NLRB Poster on Employee Rights Now Available to Employers
By Raymond C. Haley III On September 14, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board made the newly-required poster describing employee rights under the … Read more